Bruce Power

Eric Chassard

President and Chief Executive Officer

Ken Thomson

Chief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President

James Scongack

Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

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Eric Chassard is the president and CEO of Bruce Power, where he leads the company with a focus on operational excellence and innovation. Before becoming CEO, he served as executive vice president of projects and engineering, where he played a key role in the successful delivery of Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program, completing the first of six unit refurbishments ahead of schedule and under budget in 2023. With a deep background in the nuclear industry, Chassard has held senior leadership roles overseeing nuclear operations and multibillion-dollar projects. Prior to Bruce Power, he was CEO of Menter Newydd, a joint venture responsible for building the Wylfa nuclear power plants.

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Eric Chassard

Ken Thomson is the chief nuclear officer and executive vice president at Bruce Power, where he oversees the leadership of the company’s fleet of eight nuclear reactors, which generate 6,500 megawatts of zero-carbon energy for Ontario. He joined Bruce Power in 2002 and has held several senior positions, including vice president of life extension and plant manager at both of the stations on the Bruce Site. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in improving performance at each station and making significant contributions to the Bruce Power Life Extension program. Thomson has extensive experience in engineering, chemistry, and operations, further strengthening his leadership at Bruce Power.

Chief Nuclear Officer and Executive Vice President

Ken Thomson

James Scongack is the chief operating officer and executive vice president at Bruce Power, where he leads organizational transformation and manages a wide range of operational and capital projects at one of the world’s largest nuclear facilities and Canada’s largest private-sector electricity infrastructure project. He is also responsible for procurement, supply chain, nuclear regulatory affairs, external affairs, environment, sustainability, asset dispatch, medical isotopes, and business development. With over 20 years of service at Bruce Power, Scongack has held various leadership roles, including vice president of the Bruce B Generating Station, where he oversaw safe operations and project integration, and vice president of environment and corporate affairs.

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Laurent Seigle

Executive Vice President, Projects

Laurent Seigle joined Bruce Power in 2023 as senior vice president of performance assurance and new build and was appointed executive vice president of projects in 2024. In his role, he oversees major component replacement, project management and construction, asset management, sustaining capital, site-wide quality, and project controls while also preparing for a new build project. Prior to joining Bruce Power, Seigle spent over 25 years at EDF Energy, where he gained extensive experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. He successfully led several groundbreaking multibillion-dollar projects, including the first-ever Nuclear Power European Pressurized Water Reactor (EPR) project, guiding it to commercial operation.

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Kevin Kelly

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance

Kevin Kelly is the executive vice president, finance, and chief financial officer at Bruce Power. Previously, he served as the executive vice president of nuclear development, overseeing key areas such as supply chain, site services, business and capital planning, corporate finance and reporting, treasury and taxation, energy trading, and pension asset management. With over 25 years of experience in strategic and operational planning, financial reporting, cost management, and treasury, Kelly has played a key role in Bruce Power’s financial success. Recently, he was instrumental in negotiating a long-term commercial framework with the Province of Ontario, enabling the facility’s life extension through to 2064.

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance

Kevin Kelly

Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, located in Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, Ontario. Driven by a dedicated team of 4,200 employees, it takes pride in its role as a leader in safely providing clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province. Additionally, the company plays a crucial part in supplying cancer-fighting medical isotopes globally. Since its formation in 2001, Bruce Power has worked tirelessly to establish strong roots in Ontario, with a deep commitment to environmental protection and supporting local communities. The company is a Canadian-owned partnership between TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union, and the Society of United Professionals. To learn more, visit brucepower.com or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Christopher Welty is dedicated to aligning employees with B&R’s vision and values, fostering mutual growth for all. During his tenure, B&R has more than quadrupled in size. He has helped successfully integrate the company through two mergers and has been a strong advocate for many of the company’s important benefit plan enhancements and development programs. He excels at collaboration and has been a key contributor in establishing and promoting the company’s culture and offering programs and opportunities to help employees build a rewarding career. Welty joined Brown & Riding in 2007 as an HR assistant. His dedication and talent earned swift advancement, culminating in his appointment as the firm’s CHRO in 2019.

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